Events for April 27, 2013

This show focuses on a work of exceptional historical importance: an intricately decorated and inscribed wood panel believed to come from the famous Ben Ezra synagogue of Old Cairo (Fostat), Egypt, which has captivated public imagination for over a century.

Painter of iconic works of American genre, Richard Caton Woodville (1825–55) led a life of paradox. His humorous characterizations of life, realistic depictions of interiors and use of narrative detail give access to a fascinating period of American and European history.

The Walters Art Museum is working with five high schools from Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Frederick County to create a focus show related to the special exhibition New Eyes on America: The Genius of Richard Caton Woodville.

In April, roll up your sleeves and put on your smocks as we explore paint together! We’ll take a close look at paintings from the special exhibition, New Eyes on America: The Genius of Richard Caton Woodville, and learn how to use paint in brand new ways to tell our own stories. Every Saturday and Sunday! No registration required—drop-in, make, and take a fantastic piece of art home with you!

Work together as reporters, journalists, editors, designers and illustrators to produce a newspaper of your very own! What news is important to you? Put your pen to paper and set your type to share stories about your life with one another. We will interview characters found throughout the special exhibition, New Eyes on America: The Genius of Richard Caton Woodville, to find our front page story!

Work together as reporters, journalists, editors, designers and illustrators to produce a newspaper of your very own! What news is important to you? Put your pen to paper and set your type to share stories about your life with one another. We will interview characters found throughout the special exhibition, New Eyes on America: The Genius of Richard Caton Woodville, to find our front page story!